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Home Insulation Buying Guide

04 Feb 2010 | We run through the options for insulating your home. More >>

Air conditioner reviews

10 May 2013 | Find out which air conditioner is suitable for your home, whether you want to heat a single room up or a large open plan living area. More >>

Small air conditioners review 2009

06 Mar 2009 | Air conditioners are usually thought of as a summer appliance, but a reverse cycle model can also be an effective way to heat your home. More >>

Natural air conditioner

27 Nov 2011 | Preventing your house from getting too hot should be your first priority. Make sure it's properly insulated, draught-proof, shaded and ventilated. More >>

Ceiling fan reviews

05 Sep 2012 | If you don’t want to spend big bucks on air conditioning, ceiling fans offer a cheaper, energy-efficient cooling solution. More >>

Ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning buying guide

19 Jan 2012 | Before you spend thousands of dollars to have a system installed (and several hundred dollars a year to run it), consider other cooling and heating options. More >>

Portable air conditioner reviews

17 Oct 2012 | Our test covers models priced between $600 and $1499, from brands including DeLonghi, Dimplex and Omega. More >>

Large air conditioners review 2008

26 Aug 2008 | An ever-increasing number of Australians are getting air conditioning installed, or moving into a new home that delivers a cooling breeze at the touch of a button. More >>

Electric heater reviews

17 May 2013 | A portable electric heater can kill the chill. Check our test results for newly tested models from DeLonghi, Omega, Sunbeam and others. More >>

Heating options for your home buying guide

09 Jul 2012 | Did you freeze last winter? Were you in shock after reading the energy bill? Then it may be time to change the way you heat your home. More >>